Asparagus, Apple and Chicken Salad

Name: Asparagus, Apple and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup cubed cooked chicken; 1/2 cup diced apple; 2 cups torn mixed greens

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 3 servings.

This cool, colorful salad is a palate-pleaser. Apples and asparagus seem an unlikely match, but they form a terrific trio with chicken. I make this salad quite often while asparagus is in season. — Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Ingredients

1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup diced apple
2 cups torn mixed greens

Directions

1. Place asparagus in a small saucepan and cover with 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, honey, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken, apple and asparagus; toss to coat. Serve over greens.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 214 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

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